On mocking : “The article mentions the “meritocratic nature of our community”, but it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not entirely a meritocracy, unless “merit” includes a thick skin. But there are plenty of people with otherwise good merit that choose not to be associated with (much less risk being a target of) the abuse that is often thrown around.That’s not meritocracy. It sometimes verges on bully-ocracy.”

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